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Chester Dale Fellowships
Douglas Foundation Fellowship in American Art
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Conservation Fellowship
Annette Kade Fellowship
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Conservation Fellowship
Metropolitan Museum of Art Bothmer Fellowship
J. Clawson Mills Scholarship
Polaire Weissman Fund
Theodore Rousseau Fellowship
Jane and Morgan Whitney Fellowships

Chester Dale Fellowships

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: Fellowships available to individuals whose fields of study are related to the fine arts of the Western World. Awards are for research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and last from three months to one year. Prefer American citizens under age 40. For further information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Art History; Arts; Archaeology; Architecture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $25000. Maximum award amount: $30000. To Apply: Required: transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Contact: Marcie Karp, Coordinator of Fellowships, 212-650-2763, marcie.karp@metmuseum.org.

Douglas Foundation Fellowship in American Art

(University/Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time award to promising young scholar for study or research in the American Wing of MMA. Must have been enrolled for at least one year in an advanced degree program in the field of American art or culture. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Art History Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $25000. Maximum award amount: $30000. To Apply: Required: transcript; reference(s); resume. Contact: Marcie Karp, Coordinator of Fellowships, 212-650-2763, marcie.karp@metmuseum.org.

Sherman Fairchild Foundation Conservation Fellowship

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: Annual conservation fellowship to qualified candidates from the U.S. and abroad who have already reached an advanced level of training or experience in museum conservation. For masters degree and pre-doctoral applicants only. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Museum Studies Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $25000. To Apply: Required: transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Contact: Marcie Karp, Coordinator of Fellowships, 212-650-2763, marcie.karp@metmuseum.org.

Annette Kade Fellowship

(Fellowship)

Purpose: Awarded to French and German pre-doctoral art history students for study or research at the Metropolitan Museum. For French and German students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study in the U.S. For further information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Art History Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to French, German citizens.

Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time fellowship for graduate and postgraduate students. Open to citizens from all countries. For further information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Available for promising young scholars with commendable research projects related to the Museum's collections. Focus: Art History; Archaeology; Architecture; Arts Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Conservation Fellowship

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: Conservation fellowship award is given to a student for training at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For further information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Applicants should have reached an advanced level of experience or training. Focus: Museum Studies Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Bothmer Fellowship

(Fellowship)

Purpose: Awarded to an outstanding graduate student who has been admitted to the doctoral program at a U.S. university. Thesis must deal with Greek or Roman art. One-time award for fellowship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. No application forms. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Art History Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

J. Clawson Mills Scholarship

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Award for one year's study or research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in any branch of fine arts relating to the museum's collections. Possibility of renewal for second year. Reserved for mature scholars of demonstrated ability. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Arts Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $25000. Maximum award amount: $30000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 fellowship(s). To Apply: Required: transcript; reference(s); resume. Contact: Marcie Karp, Coordinator of Fellowships, 212-650-2763, marcie.karp@metmuseum.org.

Polaire Weissman Fund

(Fellowship)

Purpose: For qualified graduate students who preferably will have completed graduate studies in the fine arts, or studies in costume. Should be interested in pursuing costume history in a museum, teaching career, or other career (including conservation) related to the field of costume. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Art History; Arts Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Theodore Rousseau Fellowship

(Fellowship)

Purpose: This award is for graduate students who have completed one year of advanced study in the field of art history. The award is to be used to study paintings in Europe. Submit proposal and resume. No application forms. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Art History Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $25000. To Apply: Required: autobiography; essay; reference(s); resume; proposal. Contact: Marcie Karp, Coordinator of Fellowships, 212-650-2763, marcie.karp@metmuseum.org.

Jane and Morgan Whitney Fellowships

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: Awarded for study, work, or research to students of the fine arts whose fields are related to the museum's collections. Preference given to those in decorative arts who are under 40 years old. For more information view Web site: http://www.metmuseum.org. Focus: Arts; Art History Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.